SUZUKA, Japan : Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton on Thursday called for any teams violating Formula One's spending rules to face serious sanctions amid speculation some had exceeded a cost cap last season.
"I think it's imperative, honestly, just for transparency," Hamilton told reporters at the Suzuka circuit when asked if teams should be dealt severe punishments for breaking the budget cap rules. Red Bull boss Christian Horner hit out last week at speculation concerning his team, threatening rivals with legal action for what he said were defamatory statements.